Acute Care Tech I– 4200 Telemetry Unit

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Tech I works on the 4200 Telemetry Unit at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital, a 38-bed, stroke-certified unit providing care for patients with cardiovascular conditions, including patients receiving pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, treatment for NSTEMI, heart failure, and arrhythmias, and structural heart procedures such as TAVR, WATCHMAN, and MitraClip. The unit also cares for patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures, including pacemaker placement, ablations, and defibrillator procedures. It works closely with the ICUs and offers exposure to acute structural heart care and continuous cardiac monitoring. This position performs clerical duties and maintains the skills needed to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. The Acute Care Tech I communicates with customers respectfully and compassionately using various telecommunication devices, assists with coordinating patient flow, and performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN. The role is part-time, 24 hours per week, on the day shift, and is an onsite inpatient position.

Requirements

Two years of high school education.
Age 17 with a work permit.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.

Responsibilities

Perform and document basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN.
Maintain competency in tasks for which the PCA has been trained and complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe.
Seek clarification from the nurse when uncertain about how to proceed.
Maintain a safe environment, report safety hazards, complete safety event reports when necessary, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
Comply with infection-control policies.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team.
Report patient-related information and assignment or task-completion problems to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Document observations and tasks performed.
Use the chain of command appropriately and work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team.
Perform required supply-, equipment-, and environment-related activities.
Report and follow up on supply or equipment availability issues, report broken or malfunctioning equipment, and ensure equipment and supplies are ready for the next person.
Identify areas for self-improvement, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
Perform clerical duties, observe and interpret central cardiac monitors, communicate through telecommunication devices, and assist in coordinating patient flow.